THE ULTRASOUND Wendy climbed onto the shiny step that led to the even shinier metal table that had been freshly papered. Today was our second ultrasound for this pregnancy. We were instructed to come back as the first ultrasound had a not-to-worry problem they wanted to check out. The ultrasound technician bounced into the room with all the vigor of a circus clown ready to participate in yet another happy event. It was her lucky job to introduce each baby to the almost giddy parents through a process that Jules Verne would have applauded. The magic of seeing a baby floating through a liquid...